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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,947.66, 11,921.49 and 3,270.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,947.66, 11,921.49 and 3,270.18 is: 4,905.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,947.66 : 11,921.49 = 3,270.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,947.66/11,921.49 = 3,270.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,947.66x = 11,921.49 × 3,270.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,947.66x = 38,985,418.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,985,418.17/7,947.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,905.27

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